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Frank Caplan
for Village Council

Village of Key Biscayne

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Frank Caplan for Village Council

Proven Leadership and Experience for this Critical Time.

I will do my utmost to improve effective collaboration on our Council:

  • For a resilient environment and local economy;
  • In support of property values, municipal services, and disciplined fiscal management.;
  • With civility, knowledge, advocacy and communications skills;
  • To enhance public participation, trust & confidence in government;
  • To enhance the defining attributes of our “brand” & quality of life.

Overarching Goals

Frank’s proven leadership skills, experience and temperament can help our local government’s potential and effectiveness. Overarching goals include:

  • Thoughtful financial stewardship for the present and the future.
  • Maintain high-standard public services at our historically lowest municipal tax rate in the County.
  • Adaptive infrastructure improvements for a sustainable future.
  • Reduce traffic congestion through smart signalization and flow.
  • Improve pedestrian and bike safety
  • Enhance green spaces, landscaping, parks and recreational facilities
  • Activate citizen engagement for productive public participation.
  • Continue strong support for local programs — especially important during Covid-19.
  • Public-public partnerships and management solutions for protection and advancement of our interests on the Causeway, in Crandon Park and on Virginia Key.
  • Alliances and improved process for a sustainable beach and shoreline protection.
  • Work in support of a healthy & sustainable local economy.
  • Promote Key Biscayne nationally and internationally to support property values and our positive reputation.

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Frank Caplan’s Illustrative Achievements
as Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmember

Home High School at MAST – Cambridge STEM & Global Studies

Extensive K-8 renovations

Dedicated athletic field at MAST Academy

Reduced density and neighborhood-compatible site plan for Oceana, settling development disputes with Holiday Colony

Density-protection rezoning for quality of life and sustainable use of infrastructure

Entry Block – Upheld safe, sensible traffic circulation standards

Championed beautification and improved maintenance

Pension reform, saving tax dollars, managing risk, caring for first responders

Adopted “Green Plan” for resource management, waste reduction and sustainability

Championed flood abatement measures

Championed energy efficient public transit to reduce traffic and parking demands

Championed improved shoreline protection and beach renourishment methodologies

Championed seagrass protection, safe boater standards at Nixon Beach & Mashta

Reduced conflicts between cars and bikes, improving shared Causeway use

Achieved the Dog Park discretely within the Green, preserving other green space

Stabilized service with Miami Dade Library, avoiding threatened curtailments

Improved procurement and contracting

Championed Civility to achieve excellence and as a positive value in itself

Championed more comprehensible less obscure budget presentation

Lighthouse on Key Biscayne

Frank Caplan’s Community Service

  • Chaired pre- and post-incorporation Master Plan Committees
  • 2020 Vision Committee; Chaired Evaluation & Appraisal Report
  • Principal draftsman: 2020 Vision Statement
  • Chair; Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (beginning 2006)
  • Volunteer on current Zoning Review Committee (resilience-oriented)
  • First Chair of the Land Acquisition Committee for Green Space
  • Member; Art in Public Places Board
  • President, Key Biscayne Youth Council
  • President, Key Biscayne Historical and Heritage Society
  • Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Board; Advocacy Chair
  • St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Montessori School Advisory Committee
  • Founding Publisher, Key News
  • Chaired South Florida Regional Planning Council for Dade, Monroe & Broward
  • Member, Coastal Ocean Task Force for Dade, Monroe, Broward & Palm Beach
  • Co-Founded Citizen Scientist Program with University of Miami & KBCF
  • Championed Citizen Engagement Academy with KBCF
  • Championed Village of Empathy with KBCF
  • Initiated a role with Miami Dade League of Cities for greater regional leverage
  • Championed Liberty City Sister Cities
  • Yearly Honorary Community Menorah Lighter
  • Annual Speaker at MAST on Civics; Commission on Ethics
  • Early Childhood Reading; Miami-Dade Public Library
  • Volunteer to Beach Club Board
  • Public speaking in support of local institutions

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